Study Warns About Younger Diabetics' Diets

Getting any child to eat a healthy diet can be a challenge, even on a good day. It's especially challenging to encourage healthy eating habits in kids with diabetes.

One troubling study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association warned that a significant proportion of diabetic youth are not meeting the minimum dietary requirements for their condition.

According to the University of South Carolina study, less than 7% of diabetic teens nationwide are meeting recommendations for a diet low in saturated fats. Meanwhile, less than 20% are getting the recommended servings of fresh fruits and vegetables per day. Researchers found particular cause for concern among those type 2 diabetic youth who fail to get adequate amounts of calcium, magnesium and vitamin E, while consuming dangerously high amounts of sugary soda.

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